Empowering the future through innovation, research, and technical excellence at the heart of Andhra University.
The Department of Instrument Technology was started as Instrument Manufacturing Section in 1937 and instituted as full-fledged separate department in 1946 as Department of Applied Physics with Instrumentation, Optics and Electronics as Specializations. In view of the growing emphasis on Instrumentation Engineering the Department was shifted to College of Engineering and renamed as the Department of Instrument Technology in 1990 by offering the programs B.Tech.(Instrumentation Engineering), M.Tech. (Instrumentation and Control) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The Department of Instrument Technology is a unique Department in the state of Andhra Pradesh with Multidisciplinary Curriculum produces well qualified & Trained graduate Engineers to work in the fields of Process Instrumentation & Automation specialization for Local, National and Global industries in the field of Process Industries and manufacturing Industries. All the Programs Offered by the department are accredited by NBA as well as NAAC with A grade (3.65 score on 4.0 scale). The department is well known for its research and consultancy in the areas of Sensors, Instrumentation and Automation, MEMS, Nano Technology. More than 50 Ph.Ds. have been awarded and another 30 are in progress which shows its stability towards Research and advancement in Instrumentation. All faculty members are Doctorates and guiding actively good number of Research scholars and papers published are from Internationally reputed journals like IEEE, Springer, Elsevier etc. The alumni are leading the Industries as Instrumentation division Heads in Industries like Vizag Steel plant, HPCL etc. Many of our graduates passed out from the department serving in various Capacities in Local and National industries such as HPCL, SAIL RINL, NTPC, ONGC, IOL, Reliance, L&T, ITC, Vedanta, JSW steels Etc. Many of our Graduates works as scientists/Engineers in National Research Laboratories as Head of the divisions in Organizations like ISRO, BARC, DRDO and other Research laboratories and there is much scope for University and Industry Interaction. The Department is well known in the Visakhapatnam region for its consultancy services specially for testing and calibration of the equipment and the major clients includes VSP, L&T, Reliance etc. Instrumentation being Inter disciplinary in nature has more scope for latest technologies like IOT, Robotics, VLSI etc. Many of our students are being placed in Core companies and in MNCs.
Our curriculum is designed to balance theoretical foundations with practical applications, fostering an environment of innovation, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility.
Mentored by industry veterans and PhD scholars.
Cutting-edge labs for AI, IoT, and Cyber Security.
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to build a strong foundation and specialized skills.
Instrumentation Engineering
A 4-year comprehensive program covering Design and Structutres.
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Advanced specialization programs spanning 2 years with a focus on research and development.
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Full-time and part-time research programs in emerging areas of Geo Engineering.
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"Our mission is to cultivate a learning environment that nurtures creativity, technical expertise, and human values. We strive to prepare our students not just for jobs, but to be leaders who can solve the complex challenges of tomorrow's digital world."
Head of Department
The Board of Studies outlines the academic curriculum and regulations, ensuring our programs meet global industry standards and research trends.
Head of the Department, Instrumentation Engineering
Geology and Geospatial Technologies
Dept. of Geo Engineering
Expertise: Antenna Arrays (PLANAR)
Dept. of CSE, NIT Warangal
Expertise: Data Mining & Big Data Analytics
Senior Vice President & Global Head, TCS
Expertise: Industry 4.0 & Enterprise Solutions
CTO, TechStart Innovations (Alumnus 1998 Batch)
Expertise: Startup Ecosystem & Product Development
Advanced equipment for sensor networks, smart city prototyping, and embedded programming research.
High-performance GPU clusters for training deep learning models, natural language processing, and computer vision.
Dedicated isolated network for ethical hacking, cryptography, malware analysis, and network defense strategies.
specialized lab for processing massive datasets using Hadoop and Spark frameworks for real-time insights.
Equipped with CASE tools and testing suites for full-lifecycle application development and agile project management.
Interdisciplinary center for designing autonomous robots, drones, and industrial automation solutions.
A rich collection of over 5,000 text books, reference books, and subscription to IEEE/ACM digital libraries for research support.
Air-conditioned seminar hall with 200 seating capacity, equipped with latest audio-visual aids and smart boards for guest lectures.
24/7 accessible computing center with 100+ high-configuration workstations and 1GBPS leased line internet connectivity.
High-speed wireless connectivity across the department building, labs, and corridors to facilitate seamless learning.
A dedicated space for industry-institute interaction meetings, mentoring sessions, and alumni networking events.
Access to university stadium, indoor gymnasium, and badminton courts to ensure physical fitness and holistic development.
From technical workshops to cultural fests, life at AUCE is a vibrant mix of learning and celebration.
Our students are recruited by top global organizations